During the working visit of the President of Ukraine to the Republic of Turkey, First Lady Olena Zelenska launched two new Ukrainian-language audio guides in Turkey – at the Galata Tower in Istanbul and at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara. The launch ceremony was attended by the First Lady of Turkey Emine Erdogan.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – April 11, 2021 – Ukraine society and culture
“This is the fourth and fifth Ukrainian-language audio guides in Turkey out of thirteen launched within the initiative. We continue to spread the Ukrainian language in the world, “said Olena Zelenska.
According to the wife of the President of Ukraine, this year in Turkey they plan to open Ukrainian-language audio guides in the Museum of St. Nicholas (Demre), the Archaeological Museum (Antalya), and the Museum of Mevlana (Konya).
The introduction of audio guides in Ukrainian is part of the direction of cultural diplomacy.
“I know that Ms. Olena has a special interest in culture, history, and art. I watch her work with admiration. I believe that as neighbors across the sea, we have a lot of work to do in the field of culture. After all, the sphere of culture is the only tool for the development of friendly relations, the key that really helps to understand who is opposite, ”said Emine Erdogan.
In addition, she noted that there is a strong connection between Ukraine and Turkey, which has a thousand-year history.
“Common words in our languages and similarities in decorative and applied arts are proof that we have had a cultural exchange since ancient times. I think it is very important that these communities become known to everyone, ”added the First Lady of Turkey.
In addition, in 2021 it is planned to launch audio guides in the Tower of London, the Palace of Versailles, the National Museum of Natural History in Berlin, the Holocaust Memorial in Yad Vashem, the State Museum of Art named after Igor Savitsky in Uzbekistan.
Certificate. The medieval Galata Tower is one of the brightest historical and architectural monuments of the city and a symbol of Istanbul. Located in the European part of the city on a high hill in Galata. The Galata Tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is the main historical and archeological museum of Turkey. It contains about 195,000 artifacts of Anatolian history. Thanks to its unique collections, the museum is in the top ranking of the best museums in the world.
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Source: Ukrgate
